Spike Lavender. An upright bushy shrub with narrow grey-green leaves and dense spikes of mauve-blue flowers from mid to late summer. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lavandula latifolia
An upright bushy shrub with narrow grey-green leaves and dense spikes of mauve-blue flowers from mid to late summer.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Lavandula |
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Species | latifolia |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Spike Lavender |
Flower Colour | mauve, blue |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1m |
Family | Labiatae |
Spread | 1.2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | grey, green |
Flowers From | July, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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